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Friday, April 20, 2012

Remember this? Pan Fried Potatoes

Pan fried potatoes, garlic wedges, radish and grilled chicken

On Friday nights we often have a relaxing dinner with wine, simple food, a movie (from Netflix) or guitar music (from the Husband). Tonight wasn't exception. The theme was college, not intentionally, it just came out that way. We went to different colleges, lived in different dorms, but the student atmosphere was the same: a daily dose of happiness with a little money, a very little time, and a little food. And we made sure to take it all in.

Pan fried potatoes - favorite student's food!

Most desirable food for most college students was pan fried potatoes in which my husband would have a PhD. It's not just a simple process of frying in a cast iron pan some sliced potatoes, no. It's rather a student's ritual of gathering with friends, peeling a couple of kilograms of potatoes, cutting it into long strips, while chatting (or gossiping) and sipping some wine. When potatoes go into the skillet it's important when to turn it: not too early to prevent it from mushing, and not too late (burned potatoes don't taste good, you know that, right?). How do you know when it's the right time? One guitar song - time to turn, another song - turn again. Third song - turn, season and cover. And the forth song - set the table, pour the wine, and grab your fork!

This makes a delicious meal. All looks so succulent and inviting. I grew up in Italy and mostly we used to go back home to mum for lunch so I did not have canteen meals. I think they do these days.Have a nice weekend X

Thanks Alida! Oh Italy! I was thinking about you today while I was making pasta. For the first time I made semolina pasta. Will post my quite interesting pasta making adventure soon. Do you make pasta?

When I came to the States to study for my Master's I was too old and unfortunately I missed all the fun atmosphere of college years, plus I didn't live in dorms. These potatoes look very tasty and even if I didn't have them back then I could very well make them now. It is never too late for such a meal!

My favorite college meal was the same - pan fried potatoes! I can totally relate to this post. May me feel warm and fuzzy inside :) Your blog is the best trip down memory lane, walk on the beach, or what ever we want it to be! Great job, Marina!